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Sailor’s Retreat – Old Town Stay Near Salem & Harbor

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A residential street with a blue house, stone steps, and a sign commemorating John Lefavour.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, and a TV on a stand. There are two doors, a framed picture on the wall, and a chair.
A living room with a television, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a microwave.
A quiet street lined with historic buildings, a clear sky, and a 'No Parking' sign.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gas House Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Marblehead, MA
  • Place, Gas House Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Sewall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Freshly renovated Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Marblehead

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Marblehead Historic District, a neighborhood in Marblehead. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salem Witch Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Salem Common and Revere Beach. Salem Wax Museum and Bewitched in Salem are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Marblehead, MA

What's nearby

  • Gas House Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Sewall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marblehead Museum & Historical Society - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • King Hooper Mansion - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Abbot Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Lynn Station - 10 min drive
  • Salem Station - 22 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Landing Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marblehead Village Market - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Barnacle Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maddie's Sail Loft - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casa Corona - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sailor’s Retreat – Old Town Stay Near Salem & Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sailor’s Retreat – Old Town Stay Near Salem & Harbor?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sailor’s Retreat – Old Town Stay Near Salem & Harbor on Feb 28, 2027 start from $250, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sailor’s Retreat – Old Town Stay Near Salem & Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sailor’s Retreat – Old Town Stay Near Salem & Harbor?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sailor’s Retreat – Old Town Stay Near Salem & Harbor located?

Located in Marblehead Historic District, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Gas House Beach, Fort Sewall, and King Hooper Mansion. Marblehead Museum & Historical Society and Riverhead Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location walkable to almost everything second time we’ve used this provider keeps a good business getting better all the time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Marblehead Stay

I've stayed here twice - love it. The updates to the kitchen and bath were really well done, so you get both vintage charm with modern convenience. Best area in Marblehead, right in Old Town and walk to everything. Highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Hosts we're awesome. They communicated well, advised of possible road closures in front of the property. The property itself was adorable, clean, and had notes explaining how to adjust the temperature. Lovely place overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and perfect location, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2025
Susan, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope you visit again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
simple, clean, quaint and great location in historic Marblehead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
Thanks David! It was a pleasure to host you. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot in Town

Had a lovely stay here. Very charming apartment right in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay, adorable town!

Sailor's Retreat was the perfect place for our weekend trip to Marblehead! The stay was so cozy and it was stocked with all the necessities! The town is so sweet and lovely! It is only a quick drive to Salem, and Boston day trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the historic part of Marblehead. We could walk to shops, restaurants, beaches, and grocery store. The apartment was very clean with updated kitchen and bathroom. Photos reflect the apartment accurately. Would definitely stay there again when in Marblehead.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend Sailor's Retreat!

This place was everything it promised and more!!! The team at Breakwater Properties made the transaction seamless, and the stay stellar. The location was ideal, the price was lightyears better than all I investigated, and the accommodations were cozy, clean, and quaint.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Great location, 14-15 minutes from Salem, with scenic drives from the Boston Logan airport. Cozy place to stay that had all the necessary amenities! Matt was super responsive. Wonderful experience and would absolutely refer friends and rebook our stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

This was the best getaway for us…😊 The apartment is just the cutest! Super clean and very comfortable! The waterfront, restaurant and shops are all within easy walking. This was a great find! We’ll definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect fall getaway!

We selected this rental due to its proximity to Salem as well as the coast. The photos of the unit were spot on and accurately reflected the property. The location is within walking distance of local shopping, dining, and sites. Very clean, comfortable rental. Great communication with the host. I would gladly stay here in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice, well updated and clean place. I had no issues staying here and the surrounding neighborhood is lots of fun to explore. I found a pond and a couple of beaches while wandering around this interesting neighborhood. Many houses have plaques affixed telling the year and purpose/original owner for which they were built (mostly 1700s). There is a good grocery store (Crosby's) a few blocks away & restaurants as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Apartment!

My husband and I stayed here while visiting Salem and Marblehead for a few days. We’re familiar with the area and like to stay outside the hustle and bustle of Salem (a quick Uber ride is all you need to get there!). This apartment was lovely—it’s nestled in a very walkable area and we were able to hit some local restaurants and shops with no issue. It is adorable inside! Full kitchen, good-sized bathroom and bedroom. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

This is a great little apartment to stay in Marblehead. First floor, lovely bathroom with tub, renovated kitchen. Comfortable and quiet, walkable to many nice spots. Matt was always responsive to questions. Only thing that was a little unclear was that the parking spot was not actually in the driveway but about a block away. Not a big deal normally but coming with an infant it would have been helpful to know ahead of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely place

Place was fine. Nicely maintained. Door entries confusing. Press enter, but no enter button. Parking after arriving at night confusing. Apartment nicely appointed. Doorway to bedroom a tight squeeze. . All together a goid experience. Would have liked parking in lot behind house. No street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cancelled for Aug 4 after we made full payment We were supposed to stay 3 nights and cancelled the day of check in by hostReimbursed by VBRO portion not host portion of billHad to talk to my credit card company for that larger amount Never again Reason given by host:The person staying there was not the person paying the bill as it was a business stayI would have appreciated a little more honesty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful host and charming property. Perfect location for a magical stay in Marblehead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time here! Super location, clean, comfortable, adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. We're glad you were able to experience everything that makes our home and the Rockport area so special—from the comfortable accommodations and thoughtful amenities to the beautiful beaches, coastal scenery, restaurants, and local shops just minutes away. We work hard to provide every guest with a clean, comfortable, and relaxing vacation rental where they can create lasting memories. Thank you for being such respectful guests and for taking great care of the property during your visit. You are welcome back anytime, and we would love to host you again for another getaway to Rockport. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2026
Jane , thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope you had a nice visit!
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